A state owned bank not vacating property

Please write to the Chairman of the Bank and Ombudsman. File a case for eviction.

The court is the only option you have.  If you are giving your building to tenants, you should be ready to fight in the court for its recovery. As you fix the rent you should fix the rent so as to enable you tofight  in the court.  That is the only effecive remedy you have.

There is no harm in making a complaint to the department of banking of govt of India and Ombudsman also.

Thank you both. A complaint to the relevant government department is a good idea. I will not raise my hopes but it is worth a try - fingers crossed!

I also found the following article whereby a judge has lambasted similar cases. It is encouraging though I am disappointed that nothing more seems to have come out of it. Any way I can use it?: https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_delhi-high-court-lambasts-bank-for-not-paying-rent-of-commercial-premises_1473256

I have already started court proceedings but things are going very slow. Would you also estimate 10 years for the case to finally be resolved? I am finding the judge rarely turns up to hear the case, or opposing advocate requests an adjournment. It is hugely frustrating.